BIS CERTIFICATION FOR PORTLAND POZZOLANA CEMENT IS 1489 (PART 1): 2015

In today's competitive landscape, maintaining market presence without a certified, high-quality product can be challenging. Obtaining a BIS license may also be essential for selling products in the Indian market. To achieve BIS certification and ensure product quality, manufacturers must adhere to the specified Indian standards.

Let's delve deeper into IS 1489 (Part 1), which covers Portland pozzolana cement fly ash-based.

This standard (Part 1) encompasses the production, physical, and chemical specifications of Portland pozzolana cement - fly ash pozzolana. The Indian Standard (Part 1) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards following approval by the Civil Engineering Division Council, upon finalization of the draft by the Cement and Concrete Sectional Committee.

The standard outlines both the chemical and physical prerequisites of the cement, including aspects like fineness, compressive strength, and soundness. Additionally, it delineates the storage conditions for the cement.

Portland Pozzolana Cement, a type of Blended Cement, is crafted by either inter-grinding OPC clinker with gypsum and pozzolanic materials in precise ratios or by separately grinding OPC clinker, gypsum, and pozzolanic materials like fly ash, then thoroughly blending them in specific proportions. According to the standard, the fly ash component must constitute no less than 15% and no more than 35% by mass of Portland pozzolana cement.

Pozzolana, like fly ash, primarily consists of siliceous material. While it possesses minimal or no inherent cementitious properties, when finely divided and in the presence of water, it reacts with calcium hydroxide at ambient temperature to form compounds with cementitious properties. Portland-pozzolana cement must adhere to the chemical and physical specifications outlined in the standard.

TESTS

The specified tests must be conducted for PPC fly ash-based cement.

Insoluble Residue
Loss of ignition
Fineness test
Soundness test
Setting time
Compressive Strength
Transverse Strength Test
Drying shrinkage
Chemical testing
Fly ash testing

Also Read: Quality Control Order For Cement

An appropriately maintained laboratory is required for conducting various tests as per the methods specified in the standard.

The manufacturer is responsible for demonstrating compliance with this standard for Portland Pozzolana Cement-fly ash based. Each bag or drum of cement must bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark) on its label, provided the material meets specification requirements. Marking procedures must adhere to IS 1489 (Part 1). Additionally, manufacturers need a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to use the standard mark (ISI Mark). This license is granted upon successful assessment of manufacturing infrastructure, quality control measures, testing capabilities, and production processes.

PROCESS FOR BIS ISI MARK CERTIFICATION

INDIAN STANDARD FOR CEMENTS

IS 1489 (PART 2)	PORTLAND POZZOLANA CEMENT
IS 16415:2015	COMPOSITE CEMENT
IS 455:2015	PORTLAND SLAG CEMENT
IS 12330	SULPHATE RESISTING PORTLAND CEMENT
IS 12600	LOW HEAT PORTLAND CEMENT
IS 269:2015	ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT
IS 3466:1988	MASONRY CEMENT
IS 6909:1990	SUPERSULPHATED CEMENT
IS 8042:2015	WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT
IS 6452:1989	HIGH ALUMINA CEMENT
IS 8043:1991	HYDROPHOBIC PORTLAND CEMENT
IS 8229:1986	OIL WELL CEMENT
IS 15895:2011	HIGH ALUMINA REFRACTORY CEMENT
IS 16993:2018	MICROFINE ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT

BIS CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Acquiring a BIS license requires a comprehensive review of manufacturing infrastructure, quality control abilities, testing resources, and production procedures. This thorough assessment guarantees that products not only adhere to regulations but also prioritize consumer safety and reliability.

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